Major Fire at Cold Storage Facility Reignites
1400 Los Palos St
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- A fire at a Cold Storage Facility has reignited after ventilation efforts found pockets of active flames inside the commercial complex.
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Smoke is heavily affecting visibility on nearby streets as helicopters remain above the facility.
Dense smoke from the fire is affecting nearby residential streets, impacting visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
Thick smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain active suppression efforts at the cold storage facility.
Thick black smoke continues to rise from the cold storage facility as firefighters maintain suppression efforts.
Black smoke persists above the cold storage facility as crews maintain fire suppression efforts.
Black smoke continues to billow from the cold storage facility as firefighters work on the fire.
A large plume of black smoke rises indicating ongoing significant fire activity at the storage facility.
Smoke and haze from the fire continue reducing visibility in the surrounding urban area.
Firefighters use ladder truck to spray water as debris remains on scene controlling the fire.
Firefighters continue working to control the rising smoke from the cold storage facility fire.
Black smoke continues to rise from the storage facility as crews work to control the fire.
Officials continue to caution nearby residents regarding poor air quality around the building due to particulates.
Firefighters at the scene continue to spray the building with water while smoke rises from the roof.
The LA County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality alert after firefighters stopped the blaze's forward progress. The advisory is for neighborhoods east of downtown Los Angeles and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, according to public health staff. It will last until Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to CBS News.
According to an update from KTLA, the new shelter-in-place order is still in effect as ventilation efforts continue from last night.
Residents under the shelter-in-place order are reminded to stay inside, close all doors and windows, and use air conditioning or air filters until further notice.
UPDATE THURSDAY 5:37 P.M.: Firefighters discovered a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the structure, prompting additional fire companies to respond to the scene. Crews have been working for several hours to ventilate the building to create a safer environment for suppression efforts.
Video shows a haze in the area as crews ventilate the building.
Heavy smoke is still permeating the area.
Caution tape is cordoning off the area.
Residents in zones 1281, 1239, 1241, and zone 1279 west of Lorena Street may see smoke in the area but are not under a shelter-in-place order.
UPDATE: LAFD has begun ventilation measures to evacuate hazardous smoke from the facility. Residents in Genasys zone 1279 east of Lorena Street have been given a new shelter-in-place order.
The shelter-in-place order for the Boyle Heights area has been lifted as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Shelter-in-place orders remain active until further notice.
Crews are assessing the interior for fire and additional hazards while monitoring air quality and water runoff. The operation is expected to continue for an unknown duration.
The rooftop fire has been extinguished, but firefighters have not yet called a knockdown.
Video shows the smoke seeming to dissipate as crews make progress on battling the blaze.
Shelter-in-place orders are not expected to expand, per a report from KTLA citing officials.
No injuries have been reported in the blaze.
Firefighters and police are on scene managing the active fire and smoke at the storage facility.
A Citizen user's live video shows black smoke still billowing from a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows a huge cloud of black smoke forming in the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows thick black smoke billowing from a distance.
A small aircraft flies over a residential area near smoke drifting across the sky from the fire.
Thick black smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain efforts at the cold storage facility fire.
Traffic slows near the fire as smoke continues to billow from the building.
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the large industrial blaze using hoses and water drops.
Video shows smoke continuing to fill the air nearby.
The shelter-in-place area include north of Holabird Avenue, south of Golden State Freeway, east of Soto Street, and west of South Indiana Street, per ABC7.
As LAFD continues to battle the blaze, officials warn that smoke from the fire is impacting the Boyle Heights area. Residents sensitive to health issues are urged to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities.
Emergency services, including helicopters, continue responding as thick smoke rises and barricades hold nearby crowds.
The fire involves solar panels, as previously reported.
Emergency vehicles are responding as smoke billows and people remain near a secured area.
Smoke continues to billow from multiple buildings, affecting nearby areas.
Earlier reports of an ammonia leak have not yet been confirmed by officials.
At one point in the response, the blaze flared up, prompting firefighters to move off the roof and out of the building to assume a defensive position.
The blaze is in a cold storage facility, per reports.
Firefighters said the shelter-in-place order was issued due to heavy smoke.
Smoke continues to rise from the fire as responders maintain the shelter-in-place order for safety.
A Shelter-in-Place Order has been issued in the Boyle Heights area due to "hazardous materials nearby." Authorities say to immediately get inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning and heating, and bring all people and pets to an inside room and close all vents until you receive more instructions.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area; responders monitor the fire and ammonia leak closely.
Units are monitoring the ammonia leak and advising nearby residents to remain indoors for safety.
Black smoke and debris are coming from several buildings near residential areas.
The blaze is in a single story commercial building, the LAFD says.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1400 Los Palos St.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1308 La Puerta St.
Black smoke is rising from a building, suggesting a fire incident.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1206 Los Palos St.
Smoke is heavily affecting visibility on nearby streets as helicopters remain above the facility.
Dense smoke from the fire is affecting nearby residential streets, impacting visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
Thick smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain active suppression efforts at the cold storage facility.
Thick black smoke continues to rise from the cold storage facility as firefighters maintain suppression efforts.
Black smoke persists above the cold storage facility as crews maintain fire suppression efforts.
Black smoke continues to billow from the cold storage facility as firefighters work on the fire.
A large plume of black smoke rises indicating ongoing significant fire activity at the storage facility.
Smoke and haze from the fire continue reducing visibility in the surrounding urban area.
Firefighters use ladder truck to spray water as debris remains on scene controlling the fire.
Firefighters continue working to control the rising smoke from the cold storage facility fire.
Black smoke continues to rise from the storage facility as crews work to control the fire.
Officials continue to caution nearby residents regarding poor air quality around the building due to particulates.
Firefighters at the scene continue to spray the building with water while smoke rises from the roof.
The LA County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality alert after firefighters stopped the blaze's forward progress. The advisory is for neighborhoods east of downtown Los Angeles and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, according to public health staff. It will last until Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to CBS News.
According to an update from KTLA, the new shelter-in-place order is still in effect as ventilation efforts continue from last night.
Residents under the shelter-in-place order are reminded to stay inside, close all doors and windows, and use air conditioning or air filters until further notice.
UPDATE THURSDAY 5:37 P.M.: Firefighters discovered a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the structure, prompting additional fire companies to respond to the scene. Crews have been working for several hours to ventilate the building to create a safer environment for suppression efforts.
Video shows a haze in the area as crews ventilate the building.
Heavy smoke is still permeating the area.
Caution tape is cordoning off the area.
Residents in zones 1281, 1239, 1241, and zone 1279 west of Lorena Street may see smoke in the area but are not under a shelter-in-place order.
UPDATE: LAFD has begun ventilation measures to evacuate hazardous smoke from the facility. Residents in Genasys zone 1279 east of Lorena Street have been given a new shelter-in-place order.
The shelter-in-place order for the Boyle Heights area has been lifted as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Shelter-in-place orders remain active until further notice.
Crews are assessing the interior for fire and additional hazards while monitoring air quality and water runoff. The operation is expected to continue for an unknown duration.
The rooftop fire has been extinguished, but firefighters have not yet called a knockdown.
Video shows the smoke seeming to dissipate as crews make progress on battling the blaze.
Shelter-in-place orders are not expected to expand, per a report from KTLA citing officials.
No injuries have been reported in the blaze.
Firefighters and police are on scene managing the active fire and smoke at the storage facility.
A Citizen user's live video shows black smoke still billowing from a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows a huge cloud of black smoke forming in the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows thick black smoke billowing from a distance.
A small aircraft flies over a residential area near smoke drifting across the sky from the fire.
Thick black smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain efforts at the cold storage facility fire.
Traffic slows near the fire as smoke continues to billow from the building.
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the large industrial blaze using hoses and water drops.
Video shows smoke continuing to fill the air nearby.
The shelter-in-place area include north of Holabird Avenue, south of Golden State Freeway, east of Soto Street, and west of South Indiana Street, per ABC7.
As LAFD continues to battle the blaze, officials warn that smoke from the fire is impacting the Boyle Heights area. Residents sensitive to health issues are urged to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities.
Emergency services, including helicopters, continue responding as thick smoke rises and barricades hold nearby crowds.
The fire involves solar panels, as previously reported.
Emergency vehicles are responding as smoke billows and people remain near a secured area.
Smoke continues to billow from multiple buildings, affecting nearby areas.
Earlier reports of an ammonia leak have not yet been confirmed by officials.
At one point in the response, the blaze flared up, prompting firefighters to move off the roof and out of the building to assume a defensive position.
The blaze is in a cold storage facility, per reports.
Firefighters said the shelter-in-place order was issued due to heavy smoke.
Smoke continues to rise from the fire as responders maintain the shelter-in-place order for safety.
A Shelter-in-Place Order has been issued in the Boyle Heights area due to "hazardous materials nearby." Authorities say to immediately get inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning and heating, and bring all people and pets to an inside room and close all vents until you receive more instructions.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area; responders monitor the fire and ammonia leak closely.
Units are monitoring the ammonia leak and advising nearby residents to remain indoors for safety.
Black smoke and debris are coming from several buildings near residential areas.
The blaze is in a single story commercial building, the LAFD says.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1400 Los Palos St.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1308 La Puerta St.
Black smoke is rising from a building, suggesting a fire incident.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1206 Los Palos St.
Smoke is heavily affecting visibility on nearby streets as helicopters remain above the facility.
Dense smoke from the fire is affecting nearby residential streets, impacting visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
Thick smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain active suppression efforts at the cold storage facility.
Thick black smoke continues to rise from the cold storage facility as firefighters maintain suppression efforts.
Black smoke persists above the cold storage facility as crews maintain fire suppression efforts.
Black smoke continues to billow from the cold storage facility as firefighters work on the fire.
A large plume of black smoke rises indicating ongoing significant fire activity at the storage facility.
Smoke and haze from the fire continue reducing visibility in the surrounding urban area.
Firefighters use ladder truck to spray water as debris remains on scene controlling the fire.
Firefighters continue working to control the rising smoke from the cold storage facility fire.
Black smoke continues to rise from the storage facility as crews work to control the fire.
Officials continue to caution nearby residents regarding poor air quality around the building due to particulates.
Firefighters at the scene continue to spray the building with water while smoke rises from the roof.
The LA County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality alert after firefighters stopped the blaze's forward progress. The advisory is for neighborhoods east of downtown Los Angeles and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, according to public health staff. It will last until Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to CBS News.
According to an update from KTLA, the new shelter-in-place order is still in effect as ventilation efforts continue from last night.
Residents under the shelter-in-place order are reminded to stay inside, close all doors and windows, and use air conditioning or air filters until further notice.
UPDATE THURSDAY 5:37 P.M.: Firefighters discovered a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the structure, prompting additional fire companies to respond to the scene. Crews have been working for several hours to ventilate the building to create a safer environment for suppression efforts.
Video shows a haze in the area as crews ventilate the building.
Heavy smoke is still permeating the area.
Caution tape is cordoning off the area.
Residents in zones 1281, 1239, 1241, and zone 1279 west of Lorena Street may see smoke in the area but are not under a shelter-in-place order.
UPDATE: LAFD has begun ventilation measures to evacuate hazardous smoke from the facility. Residents in Genasys zone 1279 east of Lorena Street have been given a new shelter-in-place order.
The shelter-in-place order for the Boyle Heights area has been lifted as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Shelter-in-place orders remain active until further notice.
Crews are assessing the interior for fire and additional hazards while monitoring air quality and water runoff. The operation is expected to continue for an unknown duration.
The rooftop fire has been extinguished, but firefighters have not yet called a knockdown.
Video shows the smoke seeming to dissipate as crews make progress on battling the blaze.
Shelter-in-place orders are not expected to expand, per a report from KTLA citing officials.
No injuries have been reported in the blaze.
Firefighters and police are on scene managing the active fire and smoke at the storage facility.
A Citizen user's live video shows black smoke still billowing from a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows a huge cloud of black smoke forming in the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows thick black smoke billowing from a distance.
A small aircraft flies over a residential area near smoke drifting across the sky from the fire.
Thick black smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain efforts at the cold storage facility fire.
Traffic slows near the fire as smoke continues to billow from the building.
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the large industrial blaze using hoses and water drops.
Video shows smoke continuing to fill the air nearby.
The shelter-in-place area include north of Holabird Avenue, south of Golden State Freeway, east of Soto Street, and west of South Indiana Street, per ABC7.
As LAFD continues to battle the blaze, officials warn that smoke from the fire is impacting the Boyle Heights area. Residents sensitive to health issues are urged to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities.
Emergency services, including helicopters, continue responding as thick smoke rises and barricades hold nearby crowds.
The fire involves solar panels, as previously reported.
Emergency vehicles are responding as smoke billows and people remain near a secured area.
Smoke continues to billow from multiple buildings, affecting nearby areas.
Earlier reports of an ammonia leak have not yet been confirmed by officials.
At one point in the response, the blaze flared up, prompting firefighters to move off the roof and out of the building to assume a defensive position.
The blaze is in a cold storage facility, per reports.
Firefighters said the shelter-in-place order was issued due to heavy smoke.
Smoke continues to rise from the fire as responders maintain the shelter-in-place order for safety.
A Shelter-in-Place Order has been issued in the Boyle Heights area due to "hazardous materials nearby." Authorities say to immediately get inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning and heating, and bring all people and pets to an inside room and close all vents until you receive more instructions.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area; responders monitor the fire and ammonia leak closely.
Units are monitoring the ammonia leak and advising nearby residents to remain indoors for safety.
Black smoke and debris are coming from several buildings near residential areas.
The blaze is in a single story commercial building, the LAFD says.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1400 Los Palos St.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1308 La Puerta St.
Black smoke is rising from a building, suggesting a fire incident.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1206 Los Palos St.
Smoke is heavily affecting visibility on nearby streets as helicopters remain above the facility.
Dense smoke from the fire is affecting nearby residential streets, impacting visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
Thick smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain active suppression efforts at the cold storage facility.
Thick black smoke continues to rise from the cold storage facility as firefighters maintain suppression efforts.
Black smoke persists above the cold storage facility as crews maintain fire suppression efforts.
Black smoke continues to billow from the cold storage facility as firefighters work on the fire.
A large plume of black smoke rises indicating ongoing significant fire activity at the storage facility.
Smoke and haze from the fire continue reducing visibility in the surrounding urban area.
Firefighters use ladder truck to spray water as debris remains on scene controlling the fire.
Firefighters continue working to control the rising smoke from the cold storage facility fire.
Black smoke continues to rise from the storage facility as crews work to control the fire.
Officials continue to caution nearby residents regarding poor air quality around the building due to particulates.
Firefighters at the scene continue to spray the building with water while smoke rises from the roof.
The LA County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality alert after firefighters stopped the blaze's forward progress. The advisory is for neighborhoods east of downtown Los Angeles and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, according to public health staff. It will last until Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to CBS News.
According to an update from KTLA, the new shelter-in-place order is still in effect as ventilation efforts continue from last night.
Residents under the shelter-in-place order are reminded to stay inside, close all doors and windows, and use air conditioning or air filters until further notice.
UPDATE THURSDAY 5:37 P.M.: Firefighters discovered a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the structure, prompting additional fire companies to respond to the scene. Crews have been working for several hours to ventilate the building to create a safer environment for suppression efforts.
Video shows a haze in the area as crews ventilate the building.
Heavy smoke is still permeating the area.
Caution tape is cordoning off the area.
Residents in zones 1281, 1239, 1241, and zone 1279 west of Lorena Street may see smoke in the area but are not under a shelter-in-place order.
UPDATE: LAFD has begun ventilation measures to evacuate hazardous smoke from the facility. Residents in Genasys zone 1279 east of Lorena Street have been given a new shelter-in-place order.
The shelter-in-place order for the Boyle Heights area has been lifted as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Shelter-in-place orders remain active until further notice.
Crews are assessing the interior for fire and additional hazards while monitoring air quality and water runoff. The operation is expected to continue for an unknown duration.
The rooftop fire has been extinguished, but firefighters have not yet called a knockdown.
Video shows the smoke seeming to dissipate as crews make progress on battling the blaze.
Shelter-in-place orders are not expected to expand, per a report from KTLA citing officials.
No injuries have been reported in the blaze.
Firefighters and police are on scene managing the active fire and smoke at the storage facility.
A Citizen user's live video shows black smoke still billowing from a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows a huge cloud of black smoke forming in the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows thick black smoke billowing from a distance.
A small aircraft flies over a residential area near smoke drifting across the sky from the fire.
Thick black smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain efforts at the cold storage facility fire.
Traffic slows near the fire as smoke continues to billow from the building.
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the large industrial blaze using hoses and water drops.
Video shows smoke continuing to fill the air nearby.
The shelter-in-place area include north of Holabird Avenue, south of Golden State Freeway, east of Soto Street, and west of South Indiana Street, per ABC7.
As LAFD continues to battle the blaze, officials warn that smoke from the fire is impacting the Boyle Heights area. Residents sensitive to health issues are urged to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities.
Emergency services, including helicopters, continue responding as thick smoke rises and barricades hold nearby crowds.
The fire involves solar panels, as previously reported.
Emergency vehicles are responding as smoke billows and people remain near a secured area.
Smoke continues to billow from multiple buildings, affecting nearby areas.
Earlier reports of an ammonia leak have not yet been confirmed by officials.
At one point in the response, the blaze flared up, prompting firefighters to move off the roof and out of the building to assume a defensive position.
The blaze is in a cold storage facility, per reports.
Firefighters said the shelter-in-place order was issued due to heavy smoke.
Smoke continues to rise from the fire as responders maintain the shelter-in-place order for safety.
A Shelter-in-Place Order has been issued in the Boyle Heights area due to "hazardous materials nearby." Authorities say to immediately get inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning and heating, and bring all people and pets to an inside room and close all vents until you receive more instructions.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area; responders monitor the fire and ammonia leak closely.
Units are monitoring the ammonia leak and advising nearby residents to remain indoors for safety.
Black smoke and debris are coming from several buildings near residential areas.
The blaze is in a single story commercial building, the LAFD says.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1400 Los Palos St.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1308 La Puerta St.
Black smoke is rising from a building, suggesting a fire incident.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1206 Los Palos St.
Smoke is heavily affecting visibility on nearby streets as helicopters remain above the facility.
Dense smoke from the fire is affecting nearby residential streets, impacting visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
Thick smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain active suppression efforts at the cold storage facility.
Thick black smoke continues to rise from the cold storage facility as firefighters maintain suppression efforts.
Black smoke persists above the cold storage facility as crews maintain fire suppression efforts.
Black smoke continues to billow from the cold storage facility as firefighters work on the fire.
A large plume of black smoke rises indicating ongoing significant fire activity at the storage facility.
Smoke and haze from the fire continue reducing visibility in the surrounding urban area.
Firefighters use ladder truck to spray water as debris remains on scene controlling the fire.
Firefighters continue working to control the rising smoke from the cold storage facility fire.
Black smoke continues to rise from the storage facility as crews work to control the fire.
Officials continue to caution nearby residents regarding poor air quality around the building due to particulates.
Firefighters at the scene continue to spray the building with water while smoke rises from the roof.
The LA County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality alert after firefighters stopped the blaze's forward progress. The advisory is for neighborhoods east of downtown Los Angeles and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, according to public health staff. It will last until Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to CBS News.
According to an update from KTLA, the new shelter-in-place order is still in effect as ventilation efforts continue from last night.
Residents under the shelter-in-place order are reminded to stay inside, close all doors and windows, and use air conditioning or air filters until further notice.
UPDATE THURSDAY 5:37 P.M.: Firefighters discovered a pocket of fire in a freezer container inside the structure, prompting additional fire companies to respond to the scene. Crews have been working for several hours to ventilate the building to create a safer environment for suppression efforts.
Video shows a haze in the area as crews ventilate the building.
Heavy smoke is still permeating the area.
Caution tape is cordoning off the area.
Residents in zones 1281, 1239, 1241, and zone 1279 west of Lorena Street may see smoke in the area but are not under a shelter-in-place order.
UPDATE: LAFD has begun ventilation measures to evacuate hazardous smoke from the facility. Residents in Genasys zone 1279 east of Lorena Street have been given a new shelter-in-place order.
The shelter-in-place order for the Boyle Heights area has been lifted as of 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Shelter-in-place orders remain active until further notice.
Crews are assessing the interior for fire and additional hazards while monitoring air quality and water runoff. The operation is expected to continue for an unknown duration.
The rooftop fire has been extinguished, but firefighters have not yet called a knockdown.
Video shows the smoke seeming to dissipate as crews make progress on battling the blaze.
Shelter-in-place orders are not expected to expand, per a report from KTLA citing officials.
No injuries have been reported in the blaze.
Firefighters and police are on scene managing the active fire and smoke at the storage facility.
A Citizen user's live video shows black smoke still billowing from a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows a huge cloud of black smoke forming in the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows thick black smoke billowing from a distance.
A small aircraft flies over a residential area near smoke drifting across the sky from the fire.
Thick black smoke continues rising as firefighters maintain efforts at the cold storage facility fire.
Traffic slows near the fire as smoke continues to billow from the building.
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the large industrial blaze using hoses and water drops.
Video shows smoke continuing to fill the air nearby.
The shelter-in-place area include north of Holabird Avenue, south of Golden State Freeway, east of Soto Street, and west of South Indiana Street, per ABC7.
As LAFD continues to battle the blaze, officials warn that smoke from the fire is impacting the Boyle Heights area. Residents sensitive to health issues are urged to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities.
Emergency services, including helicopters, continue responding as thick smoke rises and barricades hold nearby crowds.
The fire involves solar panels, as previously reported.
Emergency vehicles are responding as smoke billows and people remain near a secured area.
Smoke continues to billow from multiple buildings, affecting nearby areas.
Earlier reports of an ammonia leak have not yet been confirmed by officials.
At one point in the response, the blaze flared up, prompting firefighters to move off the roof and out of the building to assume a defensive position.
The blaze is in a cold storage facility, per reports.
Firefighters said the shelter-in-place order was issued due to heavy smoke.
Smoke continues to rise from the fire as responders maintain the shelter-in-place order for safety.
A Shelter-in-Place Order has been issued in the Boyle Heights area due to "hazardous materials nearby." Authorities say to immediately get inside and close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning and heating, and bring all people and pets to an inside room and close all vents until you receive more instructions.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area; responders monitor the fire and ammonia leak closely.
Units are monitoring the ammonia leak and advising nearby residents to remain indoors for safety.
Black smoke and debris are coming from several buildings near residential areas.
The blaze is in a single story commercial building, the LAFD says.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1400 Los Palos St.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1308 La Puerta St.
Black smoke is rising from a building, suggesting a fire incident.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1206 Los Palos St.
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